Bible Homework due April 20th
Flip through the book of John. Find a story or section of scripture (not just one verse) that stands out to you. I recommend you choose one you are not too familiar with.
1. Which chapter and verses did you choose? What is it about?
2. What character quality/qualities of Jesus do you see in this section of scripture? Explain.
3. How can you apply this passage to your life?
Bible Homework due April 6th
Read the following article http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/six-gifts-of-the-resurrection
You will see 5 large sections. Summarize each section in at least 2-3 sentences. The 5 sections are numbered in the article as follows:
1. We are Forgiven of our Sins
2. Our Faith is Well-Founded
3. The Apostles Preach What is True
4/5. We are to be Envied
6. Those Who Have Fallen Asleep are Alive
No Bible HW this week (3/30) due to the overnight field trip this week.
No Bible HW this week (3/20)
Bible Homework due March 16th
1. Read Ezekiel 36:26-27. Copy it down.
Flip through the book of John. Find a story or section of scripture (not just one verse) that stands out to you. I recommend you choose one you are not too familiar with.
1. Which chapter and verses did you choose? What is it about?
2. What character quality/qualities of Jesus do you see in this section of scripture? Explain.
3. How can you apply this passage to your life?
Bible Homework due April 6th
Read the following article http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/six-gifts-of-the-resurrection
You will see 5 large sections. Summarize each section in at least 2-3 sentences. The 5 sections are numbered in the article as follows:
1. We are Forgiven of our Sins
2. Our Faith is Well-Founded
3. The Apostles Preach What is True
4/5. We are to be Envied
6. Those Who Have Fallen Asleep are Alive
No Bible HW this week (3/30) due to the overnight field trip this week.
Bible Homework due March 16th
1. Read Ezekiel 36:26-27. Copy it down.
2. Read this article http://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-can-i-soften-my-own-heart
3. Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) about the meaning of this scripture, using the information from the article to help you. I should see evidence that you read the article when I read your paragraph.
Reread Jude verses 14-16 (we went through this in class).
1. What is the first sin that these false teachers are guilty of in verse 16? What does that mean?
2. Do you think other people would consider you a grumbler (complainer)? Why or why not?
3. What are the most common things you grumble about?
4. Why is being a grumbler an insult to God? Think about the video we watched in class about the Landfull Harmonic. We discussed the answer to this in class.
5. Do you want to be a more grateful person? What can you do to achieve that?
6. If you are a believer, take a moment to pray to God and thank him for what he has given you today.
Bible Homework due March 2nd
Read Philippians 4
1. What do v. 1-3 tell us about the role of women in the early church?
2. How can you apply v. 4 to your life?
3. How can you apply v. 6-7 to your life?
4. What kinds of things are we supposed to think about daily?
5. What does Paul say he has learned in v. 10-13?
6. What do we learn about the church in Philippi (the Philippians) in v. 15?
7. Where is Paul as he writes this letter? v. 22
Bible Homework due February 23rd
Read Philippians 3:12-21.
Bible Homework due February 16th
Read Philippians 3:1-11.
Read Philippians 4
1. What do v. 1-3 tell us about the role of women in the early church?
2. How can you apply v. 4 to your life?
3. How can you apply v. 6-7 to your life?
4. What kinds of things are we supposed to think about daily?
5. What does Paul say he has learned in v. 10-13?
6. What do we learn about the church in Philippi (the Philippians) in v. 15?
7. Where is Paul as he writes this letter? v. 22
Read Philippians 3:12-21.
1. What is Paul confident of in v. 12? Are you confident of the same thing?
2. In verse 14, Paul speaks of pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. How can you apply this towards your life?
3. What do we learn about some of the people that Paul had originally spoken of as being believers? What does he say about them? v. 18-19
4. What hope does Paul speak of in v. 21?
Bible Homework due February 16th
Read Philippians 3:1-11.
1. In your OWN words, what does Paul basically say in verses 5-7?
2. What is righteousness? Look up the definition.
3. What do we learn about righteousness from v. 9?
4. What are some life goals/desires you have? Name at least 2.
5. What do we learn about Paul's desires/goals in verses 10-11?
Memorize your lines from our Bible skit! We'll perform in chapel next Wednesday, February 15th. You will be graded on memorizing your lines.
Read Philippians 2:12-30.
1. How can YOU apply verse 14 to your life at home and at school?
2. Read v. 16. What do you think the "word of life" is? And how can we hold fast (hold on) to it?
3. What do you think Paul means in verse 17? Hint: He thinks something may happen to him.
4. What do we learn about Timothy's character from v. 19 - 24?
5. What do we learn about Epaphroditus? v. 30
Bible Homework due January 26th
Read Philippians 2:1-11.
1. Read verse 3, (specifically the last part) and verse 4. Describe at least 1 practical way you can do that at home (be specific!).
2. Describe 1 way you can apply verse 3-4 at school (be specific!).
3. Why should verses 5-11 be familiar to you?
4. What do verses 5-11 teach about the character of Jesus? List at least 2 things.
5. Do you want to be more like Jesus? How do you think you can become more like Him?
Bible Homework due January 19th
1. Read Philippians 1:18-30.
2. In verse 20, Paul says (fill in the blank) "as it is my eager expectation and __________ that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full ___________ now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by __________ or by ____________." So what is Paul's hope?
3. Read v. 21 and copy it down.
4. What is Paul's desire according to v. 23? What does this tell us about Paul?
5. Why does Paul think it is beneficial to live (and not die yet)? See verse 24-25.
6. Which verse/verses stand out to you from v. 27-30 and why?
1. Read Proverbs chapter 2, then write down 5 things the proverb teaches about wisdom.
2. Which verse from this chapter stands out to you and why?
Bible Homework due December 8th
Bible Homework due January 5th
1. Read Philippians 1:1-18.
2. Who is writing this and to whom is he writing?
3. Where is Paul at this time? Read v. 12-18.
4. What is Paul in prison for? v. 16
5. What can we learn about Paul's character from this passage?
1. Read Philippians 1:1-18.
2. Who is writing this and to whom is he writing?
3. Where is Paul at this time? Read v. 12-18.
4. What is Paul in prison for? v. 16
5. What can we learn about Paul's character from this passage?
Bible Homework due December 15th
What were your thoughts on the movie "The Nativity Story" that we watched in class? What parts stood out to you and why? Did you notice any parts that were added (not in the Bible)? Write at least 1 paragraph.
Read the following article by clicking here: http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/mary-s-magnificent-god then answer the questions.
1. At the top of the article, you will see this passage: Luke 1:46–55. In it, who is Mary speaking of?
2. What emotions does Mary express?
3. Why do you think Mary is feeling this way?
2. What character qualities of Mary and Elizabeth do the article discuss?
3. Application
Bible Homework due December 1st
1. What does incarnation mean according to this article?
2. According to the article, what is the greatest mystery in all of history?
3. What are the "Four Fences" that guard us from error when it comes to this great mystery in the person of Christ?
4. Mathis quotes these scriptures in this article, "It is not an angel who now sits on the throne of the universe, but a man (Hebrews 2:9). Mathis writes, "What amazing grace that Jesus is “not ashamed to call us his brothers" (Hebrews 2:11). Why is it important that God became a man?
5. What does this article have to do with Christmas?
Bible Homework due November 17th
1. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and copy it down. (We have read this before.)
2. This month, we celebrate Thanksgiving. The whole nation is thinking about thankfulness. Of course, (as Mr. Deming says) every day should be Thanksgiving for a Christian. How many times have you thanked God this week? If you did, what did you thank Him for?
3. How many times have you thanked your parent(s) this week? If you did, what did you thank them for?
4. How many times have you thanked Mr. Williams, Mrs. Barr, and Ms. Veronica this week?
5. Why is it sometimes hard to be thankful?
6. Would you like to be a more thankful person? If so, how do you plan on doing that?
Bible Homework due November 10th
Read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 and write 1 paragraph (7-10 sentences) about how you could apply the chapter to your own life.
Bible Homework due November 3rd
Read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 then answer these questions.
NO BIBLE HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
Bible Homework due October 20th
Read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1 then answer these questions.
1. Who is this letter to and from? v. 1
2. Were the people of the church in Thessalonica living happy, easy lives? Look at v. 4
3. Why does Paul pray for the believers in v. 11?
4. Read v. 11 and 12. What is the purpose of believers' suffering, according to these verses?
5. How do you respond to God in difficult times?
6. How does perseverance (standing firm) during hard times glorify God?
Bible Homework due October 13th
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-28, then answer these questions.
1. According to Paul in v. 15-18, what is the will of God for our lives? In other words, what does God want for our lives?
2. Can you think of a time when Jesus lived out something from verses 15-18?
3. Why is the command in verse 18 so hard for us to do at school?
4. Application
Bible Homework due October 6th
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:1-11, then answer these questions.
1. According to verses 4-8, what's our responsibility as Christians?
2. What was the result of Jesus' death? v. 9-10
3. Verse 11 tells us to encourage each other. What are some ways to do this at school?
4. v. 6 describes people (nonbelievers) who are in a metaphorical "sleep", which means they are not fully aware. What are some ways our culture is sleepwalking?
5. Read v. 8. If the rest of the world is in "sleep", how can we as Christians be sober (aware)?
Bible Homework due September 29th
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4, then answer these questions.
1. Summarize what the writers tell the Thessalonians in v. 3-8 (do not copy word for word.)
2. What do the writers teach the Thessalonians to do in v. 9-12?
3. The writers warn the Thessalonians that those who have fallen "asleep" will receive judgment in v. 14. This is a metaphorical sleep, meaning their eyes are asleep to spiritual things. What hope do those who are "alive" in Christ have according to v. 17?
4. Application: How can you apply something from this chapter to your life?
Bible Homework due September 22nd
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3, then answer these questions.
1. What did Paul tell the Thessalonians that he, Silvanus, and Timothy would go through in v. 4?
2. What gave Paul and Silvanus comfort? v. 8
3. What things do the authors desire in v. 11-13?
4. Application: As we read in this chapter, it is important for Christians to "increase and abound in love for one another..." How can you show more love to your fellow Christians?
Bible Homework due September 15th
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2, then answer these questions.
1. In your own words, how do Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy feel about the Thessalonian church? v. 7-8
Read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 and write 1 paragraph (7-10 sentences) about how you could apply the chapter to your own life.
Read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2 then answer these questions.
1. Read the chapter. Write down 1 or 2 things you are confused about after reading the chapter.
2. Read the following article by clicking here.
3. What does the chapter and the article teach about the "man of lawlessness"?
4. Read v. 15. How can we do this?
2. Read the following article by clicking here.
3. What does the chapter and the article teach about the "man of lawlessness"?
4. Read v. 15. How can we do this?
Bible Homework due October 27th
NO BIBLE HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
Bible Homework due October 20th
Read 2 Thessalonians Chapter 1 then answer these questions.
1. Who is this letter to and from? v. 1
2. Were the people of the church in Thessalonica living happy, easy lives? Look at v. 4
3. Why does Paul pray for the believers in v. 11?
4. Read v. 11 and 12. What is the purpose of believers' suffering, according to these verses?
5. How do you respond to God in difficult times?
6. How does perseverance (standing firm) during hard times glorify God?
Bible Homework due October 13th
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-28, then answer these questions.
1. According to Paul in v. 15-18, what is the will of God for our lives? In other words, what does God want for our lives?
2. Can you think of a time when Jesus lived out something from verses 15-18?
3. Why is the command in verse 18 so hard for us to do at school?
4. Application
Bible Homework due October 6th
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:1-11, then answer these questions.
1. According to verses 4-8, what's our responsibility as Christians?
2. What was the result of Jesus' death? v. 9-10
3. Verse 11 tells us to encourage each other. What are some ways to do this at school?
4. v. 6 describes people (nonbelievers) who are in a metaphorical "sleep", which means they are not fully aware. What are some ways our culture is sleepwalking?
5. Read v. 8. If the rest of the world is in "sleep", how can we as Christians be sober (aware)?
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4, then answer these questions.
1. Summarize what the writers tell the Thessalonians in v. 3-8 (do not copy word for word.)
2. What do the writers teach the Thessalonians to do in v. 9-12?
3. The writers warn the Thessalonians that those who have fallen "asleep" will receive judgment in v. 14. This is a metaphorical sleep, meaning their eyes are asleep to spiritual things. What hope do those who are "alive" in Christ have according to v. 17?
4. Application: How can you apply something from this chapter to your life?
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3, then answer these questions.
1. What did Paul tell the Thessalonians that he, Silvanus, and Timothy would go through in v. 4?
2. What gave Paul and Silvanus comfort? v. 8
3. What things do the authors desire in v. 11-13?
4. Application: As we read in this chapter, it is important for Christians to "increase and abound in love for one another..." How can you show more love to your fellow Christians?
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2, then answer these questions.
1. In your own words, how do Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy feel about the Thessalonian church? v. 7-8
2. What did Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy teach the Thessalonians while they were with them? v. 9
3. In v. 12, we learn that Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy charged (told) the Thessalonians to "walk in a manner worthy of God." How can YOU walk in a manner that is worthy of God?
4. How did the Thessalonians react when Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy shared the gospel with them? v. 13
5. Did the Thessalonians have an easy life after they became Christians? Why or why not? Read v. 14 - 15 to find out.
Bible Homework due September 8th
Do this homework on a lined sheet of paper (NOT your Bible journal). Bible Homework is due each Thursday.
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1, then answer these questions.
Bible Homework due September 8th
Do this homework on a lined sheet of paper (NOT your Bible journal). Bible Homework is due each Thursday.
Read 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1, then answer these questions.
1. Who is this letter written by and whom is it written to?
2. What encouraging things do Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy write to the Thessalonian church?
3. What do we learn about the Thessalonians in verse 9?
